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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.30, 24,943.65 and 10,040.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.30, 24,943.65 and 10,040.30 is: 15,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.30 : 24,943.65 = 10,040.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.30/24,943.65 = 10,040.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.30x = 24,943.65 × 10,040.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.30x = 250,441,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,441,729.10/16,628.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.17

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